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Billy Thomas Smith

1929 - 2016

Billy Thomas Smith obituary, 1929-2016, Clarksville, TN

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

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McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home

1209 Madison Street

Clarksville, Tennessee

Billy Smith Obituary

Col. (R) Rev. Billy Smith

Clarksville, TN

Retired Col. Reverend Billy Thomas Smith, born December 11, 1929 passed away on June 17, 2016.

He is survived by this wife Dolores Arlene Smith and three children Gary (Beverly), Greg and Melisa. Rev. Smith was a decorated war veteran and the recipient of two purple hearts.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 with Rev. Tim Ferrell and Brigadier General Wendell Gilbert officiating and he will be inhumed in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West with Full Military Honors rendered.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 until the hour of service.

Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.

Published by The Leaf Chronicle from Jun. 19 to Jun. 21, 2016.
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So so sorry to hear about Billy's passing. He was my dad's cousin. I met Billy and Dee once, while they visited in Houston. I loved Billy's personality and Daddy told me wonderful stories about him and his time in the war. I love knowing he is a follower of Christ and that I will see him again one day along with my parents who have passed away. I have a great picture of Billy and Dee that was taken many years ago while they were at my folks house in Houston, along with my daddy (Eugene "Gene" Gleason) and cousin Calvin Smith and other family members. I will look for it and see if I can send it to Dee or someone in the family. My paternal grandmother was a Smith by birth and married a Gleason. My heart goes out to Billy's family and to Dee.

Amy Gleason Irwin

August 15, 2016

Ch. Smith was our chaplain at Central Chapel in Ft Campbell, KY. He always had a kind word. At my husband's funeral service, he stood up and gave his condolences, which warmed my heart. May God keep his wife and children in his warm and tender love.

Daisy Pickett

June 23, 2016

Words cannot adequately describe what this man of God has done here on earth. Not only a man of God but my, how he loved his wife, Dee, and children. He loved his church people, was there when you needed him. When Doug died he and Bro. Tim were there for Bill and me. He was so loved by everyone that ever met him, always a smile and how are you. We are all going to miss him, he will never be forgotten. He helped so many. May God richly bless his family, just another angel looking over us.

Patsy Black

June 22, 2016

Brother Billy Smith was a unique spirit on this earth. He loved God, God's people and telling a good story. Thank you Lord for the time this man spent on this earth and please strengthen the family . God bless,
Steve and Cozette Winters

Steve Winters

June 21, 2016

GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY, ESPECIALLY HIS WIFE DEE.
I CLAIM THEM AS MY FRIENDS

ROSALIE HITE

June 20, 2016

Rev. Smith has left an indelible footprint on our hearts and minds, may he rest in eternal peace and glory with our Lord and Savior. My condolences to the Smith family. Howard Mallinson

Howard Mallinson

June 20, 2016

Brother Billy was not only my Pastor for a time. He was my 173rd Airborne Brigade Paratrooper Brother in Vietnam, he was our Brother in The Messiah Jesus, and truly a Friend that we shall miss -- until we meet with him again in our Father's Kingdom!

We loved you, Brother Billy, and always will. You were a "Happy Landing" in our lives. God Bless You and your family always!

Andy & Angela Sanford

Andy and Angela Sanford

June 20, 2016

May God be with the family in this time of sorrow.
Bother Billy was truly a man of God.
He is celebrating with Our Lord and Savior.

Love Ollie

Mrs. Norman Forsythe

June 19, 2016

Rev. Billy was an inspirational person in our lives. Very good humor and a man of wisdom. Last time I saw him he was walking his dog while in a GOLF CART. Smart Man. He and Dee were wonderful people. We are going to miss him.

Alex and Lisa Adames

Alex Adames

June 19, 2016

Billy Smith touched my life and untold other people during his stay on this earh. He will be very much missed.
I am thankful that I had the blessing of not only knowing him, but working with him in local services. He will be very much missed.
My condolences to the family.

Jim Monday

June 19, 2016

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home

1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

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22

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1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

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22

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1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

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